The following statement comes from The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc., one of the country's oldest organizations dedicated to aging issues. NCBA was founded in 1970 to ensure that the particular concerns of elderly minorities would be addressed in...
DEC Member Spotlight: Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
Part of an occasional series of blog posts that focus on a particular member of the Diverse Elders Coalition and their work. One of the best parts about working at the Diverse Elders Coalition is that I get to work with not just one team, but also with the five teams...
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Looking Out for Each Other
Throughout my time in healthcare education and advocacy, particularly when working with LGBT people and people of color, I have heard so many heartbreaking stories about HIV/AIDS. Living in fear, losing friends and family, lack of information about and access to care...
Tailored to Their Needs: Housing for ALL Our Elders
Housing is a critical need for elders across the board. On one hand, economic insecurity is an issue facing many LGBT elders and elders in communities of color. The Diverse Elders Coalition’s document, “Securing Our Future” [PDF] discusses what this issue looks like...
Fred Korematsu Day and George Takei: Asian Americans and Civil Rights for ALL
Last week, our blog noted the nation’s celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This week, our friends in California are recognizing the contributions made by the life and legacy of Fred Korematsu. Since 2010, California state legislation has designated...
DEC Blog: A Federal Update
This week, we wanted to spend some time sharing some of the fast moving information happening at the federal level. The items below are drawn from government sources, Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) members, and important partners. This past Monday, the...